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S&W Sight ID
RustyBones
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Can anyone tell me what the rear sight on the right fits? Bonus points if you can identify the front sights from my terrible photo. Thanks!
PerryShooter: I own three 41s and of course they all have different sights. The one on the right, made I think in 1984, does have a set screw. The original sights on the middle pistol work best for my eyes. The 90s model on the left also has a set screw but it is hidden under the assembly. That sight actually loosened and fell off once during firing. Needless to say it is my least favorite of the 41s.
PerryShooter: I own three 41s and of course they all have different sights. The one on the right, made I think in 1984, does have a set screw. The original sights on the middle pistol work best for my eyes. The 90s model on the left also has a set screw but it is hidden under the assembly. That sight actually loosened and fell off once during firing. Needless to say it is my least favorite of the 41s.
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EDITIt is funny how different people like different thing even when as small as a rear sight blade. I was so used to a High Standard and BOMAR sight that the rounded back of the rear sight on the long barrel Model 41 was too BUSY I got too involved at looking at all the different surfaces and forgot to,look at the front sight. I put off red dots until the 1990's but they have keep me in the game for the last 20 years. The red dot can be a great training aid as most people can see their mistakes When the red COMET streaks across the target under recoil where with Iron sights they keep making the same Jerking the trigger mistake but never see it. However the red dot can also be mentally hard on you when you develop the shakes [:(]
Here's some info.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/223962-model-41-rear-sights-show-them-me.html